Fragrance comparison

My Pearl Romantic vs Lyrical

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 103 ratings analysed

3 wins

My Pearl Romantic

Sergio Nero

4.0812 votes

Rank #42,106 FloralWoody

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Lyrical

Avon · 2004

3.4291 votes

Rank #20,381 FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

My Pearl Romantic takes 3 of 4 categories.

My Pearl Romantic
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Lyrical
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

My Pearl Romantic3/4

Lyrical1/4

Ratings & consensus: My Pearl Romantic
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: My Pearl Romantic
Sillage & projection: My Pearl Romantic
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lyrical

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

My Pearl RomanticSergio Nero

LyricalAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 37%Had 15%Want 49%

3.42/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 20%Had 65%Want 15%

Category winnerMy Pearl RomanticRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

75%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

31%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMy Pearl Romantic

SillageMy Pearl Romantic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

soft spicy77%

green69%

fruity61%

floral100%

rose86%

white floral72%

powdery58%

musky44%

citrus30%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CassiaCitruses

Heart

FreesiaRose

Base

SandalwoodVanillaPatchouli

Top

FreesiaRoseCitruses

Heart

LotusGardeniaOrchid

Base

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Freesia, Rose and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer63

Fall28

Winter20

Day100

Night28

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,106

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2004

Reviews5

Category winnerLyricalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

My Pearl Romantic by Sergio Nero is a feminine floral chypre that centers on a delicate heart of freesia and rose. Launched in 2016, it offers a sophisticated profile anchored by sandalwood, vanilla, and patchouli. It works well for daily office wear in temperate spring weather, providing a polite and polished presenc…

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Avon Lyrical is a feminine floral built around a core of rose and freesia. It opens with a clean, citrus-bright freshness that settles into a creamy heart of gardenia and lotus. The dry-down relies on a blend of musk and sandalwood, providing a soft, slightly powdery base. It feels best suited for daytime wear during …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, My Pearl Romantic or Lyrical?

My Pearl Romantic takes 3 of 4 categories. My Pearl Romantic is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Lyrical is rated 3.42/5 from 91 votes. Choose My Pearl Romantic for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Lyrical for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, My Pearl Romantic or Lyrical?

My Pearl Romantic lasts longest (My Pearl Romantic 68/100, Lyrical 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, My Pearl Romantic or Lyrical?

My Pearl Romantic projects furthest (My Pearl Romantic 65/100, Lyrical 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do My Pearl Romantic and Lyrical smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Citruses, Freesia, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is My Pearl Romantic or Lyrical better for summer or winter?

My Pearl Romantic suits daytime wear; Lyrical suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in My Pearl Romantic and Lyrical?

My Pearl Romantic has top notes of Cassia and Citruses, heart notes of Freesia and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Patchouli. Lyrical has top notes of Freesia, Rose and Citruses, heart notes of Lotus, Gardenia and Orchid, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.